by our College Data Analytics Team
If you’re a veteran, service member, or military-affiliated student looking to study nutrition sciences, you’ve come to the right place. The list below highlights 76 programs that stand out for veteran nutrition sciences students, using our 2026 methodology.
This ranking is based on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students: affordability and veteran financial benefits (including GI Bill and Yellow Ribbon support), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community. To help you decide, College Factual evaluated colleges nationwide, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
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Our analysis ranked University of Delaware the #1 college for veteran and military-affiliated students pursuing a degree in nutrition sciences. The school's overall veterans score is 91.1 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. Read more about nutrition sciences at University of Delaware
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor came in at #2 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition sciences colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 89.6 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about nutrition sciences at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
Veteran students seeking a strong nutrition sciences program will find one at University of Georgia, which ranked #3. University of Georgia scores 89.3 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about nutrition sciences at University of Georgia
Rutgers University-New Brunswick came in at #4 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 88.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the nutrition sciences program at Rutgers University-New Brunswick
San Diego State University is a great choice for veterans pursuing nutrition sciences, landing the #5 spot this year. The school's overall veterans score is 87.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 100.0. More about the nutrition sciences program at San Diego State University
University of Nevada-Las Vegas placed #6 among the best nutrition sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 87.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. Read more about nutrition sciences at University of Nevada-Las Vegas
California State University-Long Beach landed the #7 spot for veterans pursuing nutrition sciences. The school's overall veterans score is 86.7 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 100.0. Read more about nutrition sciences at California State University-Long Beach
University of Florida came in at #8 for veteran nutrition sciences students this year. It scores 86.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. See the full nutrition sciences report for University of Florida
University of Cincinnati-Main Campus came in at #9 for veteran nutrition sciences students this year. University of Cincinnati-Main Campus scores 85.6 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the nutrition sciences program at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus
University of Washington-Seattle Campus placed #10 among the best nutrition sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 85.4 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the nutrition sciences program at University of Washington-Seattle Campus
Texas Tech University landed the #11 spot for veterans pursuing nutrition sciences. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the nutrition sciences program at Texas Tech University
University of Kentucky ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition sciences colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 84.8 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 100.0 veteran-support score. More about the nutrition sciences program at University of Kentucky
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo landed the #13 spot for veterans pursuing nutrition sciences. The school's overall veterans score is 84.6 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about nutrition sciences at California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Iowa State University came in at #14 for veteran nutrition sciences students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full nutrition sciences report for Iowa State University
University of Connecticut came in at #15 for veteran nutrition sciences students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 84.3 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the nutrition sciences program at University of Connecticut
University of Kansas came in at #16 for veteran nutrition sciences students this year. University of Kansas scores 84.0 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the nutrition sciences program at University of Kansas
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities came in at #17 for veteran nutrition sciences students this year. The school's overall veterans score is 83.0 out of 100. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. See the full nutrition sciences report for University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Texas A&M University-College Station ranked #18 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition sciences colleges for veterans. The school's overall veterans score is 82.5 out of 100. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full nutrition sciences report for Texas A&M University-College Station
North Dakota State University-Main Campus landed the #19 spot for veterans pursuing nutrition sciences. It scores 81.8 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. More about the nutrition sciences program at North Dakota State University-Main Campus
North Carolina State University at Raleigh came in at #20 for veteran nutrition sciences students this year. North Carolina State University at Raleigh scores 80.9 out of 100 for veteran support overall. Veteran affordability (GI Bill benefits, tuition support) scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. Read more about nutrition sciences at North Carolina State University at Raleigh
University of New Hampshire-Main Campus landed the #21 spot for veterans pursuing nutrition sciences. The school's overall veterans score is 80.9 out of 100. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. See the full nutrition sciences report for University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
California State University-Sacramento landed the #22 spot for veterans pursuing nutrition sciences. It scores 80.7 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, with a veteran-resources score of 66.7. More about the nutrition sciences program at California State University-Sacramento
Mississippi State University ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 80.6 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. Read more about nutrition sciences at Mississippi State University
Texas Woman's University ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition sciences colleges for veterans. Texas Woman's University scores 80.4 out of 100 for veteran support overall. On veteran affordability it scores 100.0, alongside a 66.7 veteran-support score. More about the nutrition sciences program at Texas Woman's University
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus ranked #25 on our 2026 list of the best nutrition sciences colleges for veterans. It scores 80.3 out of 100 for serving veteran and military students. Its affordability for veterans scores 100.0, and veteran resources 66.7. See the full nutrition sciences report for Bowling Green State University-Main Campus
Not far behind, these nutrition sciences colleges also rank among the best for veterans this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
We measure this ranking on the factors that matter most to veteran and military-affiliated students studying nutrition sciences: affordability and veteran financial benefits (GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon), academic quality, on-campus veteran resources and support services, veteran-friendly policies, and the size of the veteran student community.
This list is compiled by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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